So, I've been enjoying my FSX computer for about a year now, and I feel that it now needs a refreshment.
The current specs are as below:
Motherboard: ASRock N68-VS3 FX
CPU: AMD FX-4130 overclocked to 4.1GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master 120V Seidon
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 1GB
RAM: 8GB (4GB x2) DDR3
PSU: Dynex 520W ATX Power Supply
I've saved up money since I bought this PC, and I was thinking about upgrading the CPU and the motherboard as well.
After researching for the best parts in my budget, I came to this combination.
New CPU: Intel i5-4960K @ 3.5GHz
New Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H or GA-H81M-HD3
Although I know that Intel i5's and i7's generally perform better over AMD equivalents, but I want to hear the opinions of others.
Would the Intel i5-4960K perform better than the AMD FX-4130 without overclocking? Also, is this entire upgrade worth the cost (~$270)?
Thanks in advance.